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Having fun with the YMCA Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

Welcome to the Y. M. C. A! This summer an increasing number of childcare services have made their way to Vanderhoof through the hands of the YMCA and it’s catchy theme song.

“We love singing the song,” shouted a group of middle schoolers during a YMCA camp day.

The Young Men Christian Association is a Canadian organization dedicated to offering programs tailored to a community’s individual needs.

Now in Vanderhoof at the The Gospel Chapel, the YMCA has started full and half-day childcare programs and, have much planned for the future, said Sarah Geisheimer, 26, Vanderhoof YMCA co-ordinator.

“It’s still in the works but we are planning an art program for school-aged children for around October, and a low-impact aerobics program for seniors for sometime in the fall as well,” said Ms. Geisheimer.

The YMCA was offered a oneyear agreement with the District of Vanderhoof to deliver recreational programs. So far the enrolment has been high however the YMCA’s long-term role in the community will be defined by what the people in Vanderhoof want, said Chris Kinch, director of membership and programs for the YMCA of Northern BC. “If you want to build something more sustainable you have to look two-to-three years down the road.

So right now were still trying to gather information and make connections,” said Mr. Kinch The YMCA has started to make appearances at various community events including the recent air show and farmers market. The

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FUN AND EDUCATIONAL: The YMCA has started running day camps and child daycare services in Vanderhoof. The Min It To Win It group is seen here having fun during an outing to the park earlier this month. purpose of the booth is not only to spread awareness of YMCA programs in town but to help make connections with community members.

It is expected by mid August the organization will have a much clearer view of what will be coming to Vanderhoof for the fall, and hopefully the office will have set hours by then so people can drop in with suggestions and ideas, said Mr. Kinch.

“It’s a bit of building the plane while your flying it but sometimes

you just need to hit the ground running,” said Mr. Kinch.

Programs currently being offered by the YMCA in Vanderhoof include full and half day childcare services along with summer clubs running from July to August.

Earlier this month, the Minute To Win It week was held for children aged 5-12. Taryn Montague 19, and Tara Kaurucz 19, are childcare givers and both love working with the kids.

“The week was all about team building, group challenges, working together and of course having fun,” said Ms. Montague, who has worked with the YMCA for three summers.

Carsen 9, is a summer club participant and just moved to Vanderhoof from Quesnel a few weeks ago.

“It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends,” said Carsen with a humbling smile.

The YMCA has also started a parent-and-tot group, which is free

for the summer, and runs twice a week for an hour on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

“It gives the kids a way of being active but also gives the parents a way of socializing,” said Sarah Geisheimer, Vanderhoof YMCA co-ordinator. “Each week the kids come into their own being around other kids their own age. It’s a structured environment but we target it towards their interests to make it fun and educational.”

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gets to enjoy them,” said Ms. Davidson. Many of the seniors grew up on a farm so the pictures are Out with the old and of things they can relate in with the new, somewith such as farming, times remodelling is long landscapes, horses, birds, over due. chipmunks, and tractors.

With the help of the “Mobility is a barrier Nechako Valley Phofor some so this way tography club, phothey get to see the outtographs at Riverside doors. It’s within reach Place recently received and is still an adventure,” a long-awaited upgrade said Ms. Davidson. “And and the seniors could not every time I bring a new be happier. picture in it’s stimulating “It just brightens for them because they everything up in here and get up to go look and makes everything come see where the picture is alive. It’s absolutely hiding.” beautiful,” said Janet As more money Langevin, a six-year resibecomes available the dent of Riverside Place.

Photo by Rebecca Watson plan is to fill the rest Old sepia style BEAUTIFUL PICTURES: Seniors at Riverside Place residents are ecstatic about the new upgraded pictures located of the wall space in the pictures that were too throughout the halls and mutual living spaces of the home that Anne Davidson started as a project for her mother Hilda. living room with pictures small for many of the of animals, and the wall seniors to see have now and black-and-white photography, so she Vellieux, a resident at Riverside. space down the main hall with pictures of been replaced with large colourful blownarranged for a senior photography shoot.

Realizing the difference it made for the antique cars. Many of the seniors have even up pictures of landscapes and animals from Since it was around Easter, the photogseniors, Ms. Davidson decided to apply for started suggesting things that the club could Vanderhoof and surrounding areas. raphers brought bonnets, toy chicks and a grant and was awarded $2,000 from the take pictures of and has become a real highThe idea sprung from Ann Davidson, whatever they could find as props. The fun Regional District of Bulkley Nechako to light of their day. a member of the photography club, after atmosphere of the day is evident with big continue her project’s fun-spirited agenda “We really want to thank everyone who visiting with her mom Hilda Villumsen smiles that are now proudly showcased in and decorate the rest of the building with contributed,” said Fiona Lamprecht, admin95, who lives at the seniors residence. Ms. grey-style glamour shots located on the big more of the photography clubs work. “We istrator at Riverside Place. “It seemed to Davidson knew that members in her club wall right when you walk in the building. had all these beautiful pictures and no happen over night.” had wanted to start practising their portrait “We had a lot of fun that day,” said Rose where to show them. This way everyone Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

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by Progressive Employment Services supports both job seekers and employers in a new and innovative way. Workers On Call is an enhanced service designed to help connect employers with workers for short-term assignments.

Shelley Froese, Workers On Call coordinator, acts as a liaison between employers and clients saving employers time and money by giving them access to an existing database of workers. Clients submit their resume and sign a consent form allowing potential employers to view their information. When employers have a short-term employment need they simply submit a Worker Request Form giving details such as position,

duration, qualifications, pay, equipment required, etc.

The coordinator then shares resumes that meet the required qualifications with the employer and provides any assistance needed to help make the match. Finding an appropriate candidate, the employer may proceed to make the hire.

Once the short-term employment is finished, the coordinator follows up with the employer to gather feedback and continues to make periodic contact with the clients to ensure that they are still available for work and that their resumes are up to date.

Call 250-567-5785 (toll free at 866-567-7375) or stop into our office at 139 First Street East, Vanderhoof for more information or to see how the Worker’s on Call program could help you!

Workers On Call Project The Workers On Call project is an enhanced service offered by the Vanderhoof WorkBC Employment Services Center to help connect employers with workers for short-term employment. Participants benefit by having the opportunity to showcase their skills to employers through short-term work assignments.

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Dude ranch on the brink of closure Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

Animals at Drifters Mini Dude Ranch in Vanderhoof will be needing somewhere to go, pronto.

The owner of the ranch, Blanch Lawrence, announced earlier this month that she is selling off most of the animals due to the lack of visitors combined with the cost of maintaining the animals.

“It was a tough decision but we may be closing down for good. We got too big too fast and now there is just too many mouths to feed,” said Ms. Lawrence.

The mini dude ranch, located a few kilometres east of Vanderhoof off Blackwater road, is home to countless miniature animals such as miniature goats, ponies, geese, chickens, pigs Photo by Rebecca Watson and rabbits. It’s also home to a few full-sized animals including PETTING THE GOATS: Chayde Jackson 5, likes the texture of a goat’s horn and is seen here interacta lama, a bull, a donkey, horses ing with the animals at Drifters Mini Dude Ranch while on a trip with Giggles to Words daycare. and pigs to name a few. you but they’re not going to hurt grass treats, or pet a goat or soft “I like the miniature ponies the Some of the animals roam free you,” said Ms. Lawrence. bunny rabbit. Although everyone best because I’ve never actually throughout the property which Kids can interact with just likes something different, Rusty seen one until now,” said Mimake the children’s guided tours about every animal on the farm, the rabbit in particular is especial- kayla 8, who came with Giggles interesting for everyone. especially since they are mostly ly clean considering he is the only to Words daycare on a trip to the “[The goats] may nibble on their size. They can take turns rabbit on the farm that is potty ranch. your jacket or even jump up on feeding the bull, ponies and llama trained, joked Ms. Lawrence.

Two of the most unique ani-

mals on the farm are the Patagonian maras, a near threatened species of rodent that resembles a large jackrabbit. The Argentinaborn species is rare in Canada and can jump over five feet high and run over 45 kilometres in an hour.

“When they play they’re rolling around and jumping and spinning.

It’s really fun to watch,” said Ms. Lawrence.

The brown Chinese geese are also fun to look at because of the black knob sprouting at the top of their head. However, these birds are not to be messed with for some people use them as guards on large plantations or wineries, said Ms. Lawrence.

“They are quite loud when disturbed and one wing can send pressure of around 50 pounds, which is enough to break a persons arm,” said Ms. Lawrence Dayla Metcalf, owner of Giggles To Words, was sad to learn the ranch was closing.

“The kids love it there. They have conversations for days when they see animals they’ve never seen before. The ranch is a way for them to interact with animals that are hard to come by,” said Ms. Metcalf. “This is only their third year, I just can’t believe they’re going already.”

48th Annual Nechako Valley Exhibition August 15, 16 & 17

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 12 noon - 8pm Registration for Exhibit Building friDAY, AUGUST 15 7:00am Gates Open 8:00am 4-H Achievement and Open Classes 10:00am Heavy Horse Arena Driving Trials 12 noon Exhibit Building Opens 12 noon Light Horse Toonie Class 1:00pm Team Roping Warm-Up 2:00pm 4-H Beef Show 3:30pm Bits n’ Boots Pony Rides 4:00pm Fall Fair Parade - Downtown Vanderhoof 4:00pm Dog Obedience Competition 6:00pm Opening Ceremonies 6:30pm Barrel Racing 7:00pm Heavy Horse Single Pull 7:30pm Ranch Rodeo and Calcutta The Omineca Express and Black Press are proud sponsors of the Nechako Valley Exhibition and Fall Fair

SATUrDAY, AUGUST 16 7:00am Gates Open 9:00am Gymkhana 9:00am Ranch Hand Competition 9:30am Heavy Horse Show 10:00am Beef Show 12 noon Small Animal Barn Pet Parade 12:30pm Stock Dog Trials 1:00pm Bits n’ Boots Pony Rides 2:00pm Mutton Busting 3:00pm Plow Match 3:00pm Junior Steer Riding 3:30pm Light Horse Costume Class 4:00pm Cowhide Drag Race 4:00pm Dog Agility Competition 5:00pm 4-H Barbecue 5:30pm Team Roping 7:00pm 4-H Auction 8:00pm Rosewood’s Diary 9:00pm Drill Team Glo in the Dark Performance 9:15pm Me and Mae

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Farm changes a great leap forward The B.C. government’s intentions for the Agricultural Land Reserve have been clarified by a public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland.

Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed.

As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date.

The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control.

There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted.

This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress.

“Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the establishment of abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or poultry

farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products.

And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t?

(Mead is made from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wearing a horned helmet.)

Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound.

On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space and product origin restrictions.

The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C. This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide.

On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meet-

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There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or waterway.

And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational

transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property.

Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.”

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that

these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.”

It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery.

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What It’s Like: To go sailing Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Whoosh. A big gust of wind lends strength to the sail and away we go.

Speeding through the water it’s been ten seconds since we left shore and already I am completely soaked. The boat crashes through each wave, water spraying everywhere. I can feel the rush of raw energy all around me. The wind is around 20 knots, what have I gotten myself into?

I am restless and on all fours awaiting instruction. Paul Inden is the captain of this voyage, seasoned sailor and zone forester with the Natural Resources district of Fort St. James. He’s steering and seated calmly near the back of the boat. As we continue to pick up speed I am told to sit down. I find myself wildly searching for somewhere to hold onto as I bounce up and down because of the waves. I finally centre myself on the front corner of the boat with my legs hanging over the edge. I take a deep breath and laugh, the waters

spray tickling my feet. I look up and now is the first time since we pushed off I’ve had a chance to notice the scenery. Wow… what a beautiful view it is, to be surrounded by open water and mountains in the distance. In that moment all the crashing, water spraying, and bouncing of the waves became blurred and I just felt free, like a fish in the ocean. Like Rose at the front of the Titanic. How invigorating to feel nothing but the wind.

Maybe this is how Pocahontas felt.

“Ok were going to turn now,” said Mr. Inden. “Get ready to switch sides. Now….GO!” I scramble to the other side making sure my head stays under the height of the sail. I find the same symmetrical space to hold onto as the boat slowly turns. The sail is flapping in the wind and suddenly tightens up.

“Let the sail go. Pull that rope and let the sail go,” said Mr. Inden.

I do what he says and whoosh, the sail opens and away we go.

We’re now speeding through the water in the opposite direction.

What an intense feeling. Knowing

you are in control but it is the wind that powers you. We whipped back and forth in the water a few more times before heading towards the shore. My heart still racing and my body full of adrenaline. I’ll admit, I was scared at first, but I would go sailing again any time.

Thanks to Paul Inden for taking me out on his sailboat.

SPORTS Running to victory

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RUNNING: Simon Nemethy 13, (number 344) runs ahead of the pack to take home the gold at this year’s BC Junior Development Track Championship.

Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Some runners have big engines and some have big tanks, while some work hard to have both.

Vanderhoof’s own Simon Nemethy 13, brought home three gold medals last month for the Prince George Track and Field Club at the BC Junior Development Track Championship in Surrey after coming in first during the 800, 1200 and 2000 meter races. The event was the provincial championship for athletes aged 9-13.

“I like racing and

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competing and I like the challenge. I always go for the gold,” said Simon.

Typically cross country people will have big ‘gas tanks’ because they run for long periods of time and, track and field runners will

have big ‘engines’ having to run 100200 meters as quickly as possible.

Simon has managed to develop both speed and stamina by training in both areas, said Brian Nemethy, Simons father and track-and-field and crosscountry coach for Nechako Valley Secondary School.

“Because he is my son he has come and trained with me and my older son ever since he was in grade five even though he is not in high school. It’s like starting to play piano at age four rather then age 12, you get stronger faster,” said Mr. Nemethy.

With the help of being around highschool aged runners, Simon has managed to become ahead of his own age group. With a passion for running, Simon trains two to three times a week with the Prince George Track and Field team and accompanies his father to The Masters Tuesday night running club in Vanderhoof. He also takes part in hockey and lacrosse which involves interval training that in turn helps with his running.

Before each race Simon does a jog warm up and dynamic stretching to help loosen up muscles. Listening to pop music also helps get him in the right mind frame. Some of his other tactics are clocking his best time and using that as motivation to beat it, and making personal bets that he plans to accomplish during the race. During last months championship, Simon told

his dad he would take off in each race with one lap to go.

“It’s really gutsy because I’ve seen it where people go out too early. With 400 meters to go they run out of gas and don’t make it to the finish line,” said Mr. Nemethy.

Simon proved the strength of his engine and depth of his tank by winning all three running races he entered as well as placing 5th in javelin and 7th in discus.

Although trackand-field is done for the summer, the entire Nemethy family is now gearing up for the Masich mile in Prince George, a one mile track race August 20, as well as the Labour Day Classic road race in Prince George for running and relay the last Sunday in August.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) SCHOOL OPENING AND REGISTRATION All schools will open on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the regular time. Parents and students should note that on school opening day school bus runs would be as follows.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Bus runs will begin on their regular schedule in the morning and will make the return run immediately following school dismissal at noon. Please note that noon hours vary from school to school.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 WEDNESDAY, September 3, 2014, will be a full, regular day with regular bus runs both morning and afternoon.

Kindergarten students will begin regular bus runs. For further information, see the advertisement re: Kindergarten.

NOTES: With student population shifts in various locations, some changes in bus runs or pickup locations may be required. Problems such as these will be carefully studied and parents will be notified. Cooperation by all concerned will be appreciated. If you have any questions, contact Tracey Syrota, Transportation Manager, at 250-567-9618.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 1. DAVID HOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Fort St. James Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 25 - 29, 2014.

2. SOWCHEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Fort St. James Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 25 - 29, 2014.

3. FORT FRASER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Fort Fraser Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 25 - 29, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Registration for all students who are NEW to this District will take place in the school listed below on the dates indicated during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Grade 6 & 7 students heading to Nechako Valley Secondary and students who are returning to their same school as last year do not need to re-register.

Report cards or transfer records should be presented to the school upon registration to assist in proper placement in the school. Please bring the student’s birth certificate and care card.

Beginning students (Kindergarten and Grade One) who have already registered should not re-register.

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Evelyn Dickson Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 6

August 25 - 29, 2014

Mapes Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 6

August 25 - 29, 2014 **(9:00 am to 1:30 pm)

Nechako Valley Secondary

Grade 7 - Grade 12

August 25 - 29, 2014

Sinkut View Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 6

Registration for this School is full

W.L. McLeod Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 6

August 25 - 29, 2014

Fort Fraser Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 7

August 25 - 29, 2014 **(9:00 am to 12:00 noon)

Fraser Lake Elementary Sec.

Grade 4 - Grade 12

August 25 - 29, 2014

Mouse Mountain Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 3

August 25 - 29, 2014 **(9:00 am to 2:30 pm)

David Hoy Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 7

August 25 - 29, 2014

Fort St. James Secondary

Grade 8 - Grade 12

August 25 - 29, 2014

TRANSPORTATION: Kindergarten pupils will be transported on regular school bus runs. To request transportation for your child/children, please contact the office starting the week of August 25, 2014.

Sowchea Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 7

August 25 - 29, 2014

EBUS Academy

Kindergarten - Grade 12

Fort St. James Bus Garage: Frances Honeywell, at 250-996-7835 Vanderhoof Bus Garage: Graeme Kellem, at 250-567-9618 Fraser Lake Bus Garage: Tracey Syrota, at 250-699-6995

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Online, July & August, 2014

4. MOUSE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Fraser Lake Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 25 - 29, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

5. EVELYN DICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Vanderhoof Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 25 - 29, 2014.

6. MAPES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Vanderhoof Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 25 - 29, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

7. SINKUT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Vanderhoof Kindergarten Registration for the 2014-15 School year is closed, but will re-open for the 2015-16 School year.

8. W.L. MCLEOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Vanderhoof Parents should register English or French Immersion Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 25 - 29, 2014.

9. EBUS ACADEMY - Vanderhoof Please phone our registrar at 1-800-567-1236 any weekday during the summer to discuss how the EBUS distance learning Kindergarten program may fit your child’s needs.

Those students who register after Friday, September 5, 2014, may have difficulty in registering in classes due to space availability.

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Vanderhoof champion takes golf gold Rebecca Watson

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GOLF PRO: Trevor Metcalf swung his way to a golf victory this month.

It came down to a threehole sudden death.

Proving his skill at one of the biggest mens golf tournaments of the year in the region of Bulkley Nechako, Vanderhoof resident Trevor Metcalf, 26, took home first place from this year’s Simon Fraser Mens Open at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club. “I wasn’t surprised I won, I was more surprised anyone caught me. I knew someone would have to shoot really good to catch me,” said Mr. Metcalf.

Having played golf since

he was 12, Mr. Metcalf used to be a pro golfer and teacher but now plays for fun and occasionally donates his lessons. Although he doesn’t play as much as he used to, his ability was evident at this month’s tournament. He took a lead right from day one and his score remained higher than the other players on the 18hole course for most of the weekend.

Going into day three he was ahead with a score of six under par (136), but four-time defending champion Kevin Pedersen was not too far behind with three under (139). That’s when Mr. Pedersen started to up his game.

“It was scary, he started playing really well,” said Mr. Metcalf.

By hole ten on day three Mr. Pedersen had caught up to Mr. Metcalf and the score was squared. The two stayed tied all the way through hole 18 (204) so they moved into a sudden death playoff.

The two men tied both the first and second holes of sudden death, but on hole three Mr.

Pederson boogied (one over par) and Mr. Metcalf made par.

Finishing nine under par after three days, Mr. Metcalf beat Mr. Pedersen making himself the new defending champion and, took home the top prize of $600, and a bundle of gloating rights.

It was an intense weekend of golf and great to watch, said

Claude Bertoli, proshop manager at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club.

“They are both calm players and long hitters. No one lost by mistake, it was back and forth almost all 18 holes until the final day,” said Mr. Bertoli.

“I’ve been a member here for 25 years and I have never heard of Vanderhoof winning this, until now.”

Rio Tinto Alcan is pleased to invite you to a community barbecue to mark the company’s 60th Anniversary in British Columbia.

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21 August 2014 4:00 – 9:00 pm 8 Riverside Park Vanderhoof, BC

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We hope that you will join us for a social time with family, friends and neighbours, that will include senior management from Rio Tinto Alcan’s BC Operations.

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“For some it may be a contentious relationship working with their father but we have a co-operative relationship. And since we are so comfortable with each other we push each other with manoeuvres that others wouldn’t. But we keep it safe,” said Ross.

Another internationally-known pilot at the Vanderhoof Air Show was Anna Serbinenko with her ‘Sky dancing’ routine. As the only female aerobatics performer currently in Canada, she is an inspiration to women and proves that anything is possible. “ I want to inspire and show girls and women everywhere they can achieve their dreams,” said Ms. Serbinenko. “They can be up there and they can fly. It’s closer than you think.”

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AEROBATICS AIRSHOW: Bud and Ross Granley, father and son duo, perform their flying stunts all over the world and were seen at Vanderhoof’s 2014 Airshow in close proximity. duo performance with his dad for 15 years.

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Rebecca Watson Omineca Express This year 4-H B.C. is celebrating 100 years of service in support of youth development across the province.

By making it past the century mark, the club’s focus remains on creating awareness that the club is still here and going strong, said Cindy Hassen, leader at large in Vanderhoof and chair of this year’s planning committee.

“100 years will never happen again in our lifetime. It is so special that a club has survived that long even with all it’s changes,” said Ms. Hassen.

4-H is an organization dedicated to helping youth with their future by preparing them in a fun way to be an adult. Children can participate in various leadership, agriculture, communication, creative and mechanical programs to help them acquire essential life skills.

A known part of 4-H has always been working with animals and allowing children to learn and grow using animal projects. Young children can start off with a rabbit or poultry assignment while others learn the ins and outs of raising their own beef and swine.

“Its very educational because you learn all the odds and ends about husbandries. If you choose to have a beef

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FRIENDSHIP: Kids in Vanderhoof 4-H clubs are given projects that help to prepare them for adulthood all while making lasting relationships. farm in the future you chances of learning for dors by traveling and will know how,” said the kids. There is even representing their club.

Jayci Pyy 17, who has a lot more traveling op- Those in grade 11 or been a 4-H member for portunities for seniors,” 12 can even earn full seven years. said Ms. Hassen. credits with 4-H by beOne outdoor-living Some other 4-H pro- ing a dedicated member program offered by grams include speech and completing the Vanderhoof 4-H clubs giving with a focus on requirements of their gives children a chance personal development, specific unit. There at making their own photography with a are also scholarship emergency first-aid focus on creativity and opportunities for those kits. The unit then building small enwho may excel in their takes them on a hike gines with a focus on given field. to practise following mechanics. Children “There’s a reason afsafety rules such as up to the age of 19 can ter 100 years were still staying together and participate in the stephere and going strong,” carrying a whistle at by-step unit programs, said Ms. Hassen. “It’s all times. The program and if they choose to, a fantastic club doing also boosts a campfirecan become ambassaamazing things.” building component.

‘Learn by doing’ is the Nechako Valley Community 4-H motto.

Services Society (NVCSS) is currently seeking two individuals “If you don’t know to join its Board of Directors, how to do it we will with the opportunity to make teach you, and that’s an important contribution to for the parents and the strategic direction and governance of the Society. everybody,” said Ms. Hassen.

NVCSS is a vibrant and dynamic non-profit agency Over the years the that serves the communities of Fraser Lake, Fort club has changed and St. James and Vanderhoof. Since 1977 NVCSS has engaged in supporting children, youth, adults, and added programs in seniors, to promote and support independence order to better suit the and confidence in managing their daily lives while changing and dynamic respecting the diversity within our communities. needs of a growing If you are interested in knowing more about this population. opportunity or have questions, please contact Janice “There are more Baker at 250.570.8321 or baker64@telus.net workshops, more evolvement, and more

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Fire retardant material burns slower, and as such the hopes are to minimize damage if a fire broke out in the home, sounds great right? Except for the fact that those same materials give off an abundance of harmful chemicals the more you come in contact with them… and when your furniture contains them.. that’s a lot of contact making it very difficult to avoid.

Children are at most risk when it comes to building up of these chemicals in the body. That can be toxic, and cause a host of problems.

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Babies are at the highest risk for chemical exposure.

When buying new furniture be sure to chose furniture made without fire retardants. You will most likely have your furniture for decades, so it’s worth it to do the little bit of extra homework to make sure you’ll be sleeping in peace and not soaking in a chemical brine.

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Revenue and spending are highlighted in the financial statement for 2013 Steven Maisey Lakes District News The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) ended the financial year of 2013 in the red, with a deficit of nearly $540,000, according to the audited financial statement that was made public by the regional district earlier this month.

Total revenue actually increased for the RDBN in 2013, up to $11,367,915 compared to 2012 revenue, which came in at $11,208,830, yet despite the increase in revenue, albeit a small one, the RDBN still found itself in the hole $539,962 in 2013.

The regional district ended 2012 with a $45,907 surplus.

One of the biggest increases in revenue in 2013 was the increase in property tax requisition for electoral areas within the RDBN, which increased from $4,223,356 in 2012 to $4,629,158 in 2013, although property tax requisition in municipalities actually decreased from $3,076,001 in 2012 to $2,837,337 in 2013.

In total, combining revenues from both property taxes in electoral areas and property taxes in

municipalities, total revenue increased in 2013 to $7,526,535 up from $7,299,357 in 2012.

Another significant increase to revenue in the RDBN in 2013 came from money collected from fees and permits, which increased to $872,754 in 2013 from $821,532 in 2012.

Other areas of revenue increase in the RDBN in 2013 include increases in municipal cost sharing, municipal debt payments, grants in lieu of taxes and other conditional grants.

Grant money from federal grants and money from provincial grants decreased significantly in 2013 compared to 2012, as the RDBN saw money from federal grants decrease $100,369 to a total of $543,334 and money from provincial grants decreased $139,522 to a total of $122,432 in 2013.

Revenue from property taxes and utility user fees is recognized in the period to which it relates and revenue from government and other grants is recognized in the year which it is approved by the funders.

While revenue brought in by the RDBN slightly increased, just over $150,000, the increase

in spending far outstripped additional revenue brought in during 2013.

Expenses for the RDBN for 2013 totalled $11,907,877, more than a $700,000 increase from 2012 when expenses totalled $11,162,923.

One of the biggest increases to expenses by the RDBN in 2013 came from environmental services, which includes liquid waste management, recycling, including the Encorp Pacific Return-It program, funding to the Northwest Invasive Plant Council, which the RDBN is a part of and the management of the waste site up Babine Lake Road.

In total spending on environmental services increased to $3,809,291 in 2013 up from $3,466,374 in 2012.

Increase spending on environmental services wasn’t the only area of increase in the RDBN, as spending was increased across the board.

The regional district increased spending on recreation and culture, fire protection and emergency response, building inspection and num-

bering, planning and development services, street lighting and transportation and sewer and water.

The only area that saw a decrease in spending was for government- general, rural and local commission services, which saw a decrease of $117,029 from $2,737,011 in 2012 to $2,619,982 in 2013.

Staff renumeration also increased in 2013, from $2,932,256 in 2012 to $3,623,537, an increase of $91,281 in payments to staff at

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Duties will include accounting, A/P, A/R, payroll, front desk, telephones, taking classifieds, ad sales and general office duties.

The person who fills this position must be able to: O multi-task O learn quickly O have excellent computer skills O work under pressure and deadlines O be positive and friendly O operate a cash register O have accounting experience O operate multi-line telephone system O work well with a team and on your own Wages will commensurate with experience. Preference will be given to candidates with office/sales experience.

We offer an excellent benefits package.

Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 100 community, daily and urban weeklies located in BC, Alberta, Washington State and Hawaii. If you are customer driven, success oriented and seek to make a difference in one of the most beautiful areas in British Columbia.

Please submit your resume and cover letter (marked confidential) to the attention of: Pam Berger, Publisher Omineca Express PO Box 1007 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Email: publisher@ominecaexpress.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

www.blackpress.ca

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KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. Designed and ready to build.

Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below assessed value. 250-317-2807.

ABOVE THE REST!

Victoria Manor

3/bdrm townhouses in a family- friendly complex. Close to downtown, schools & park. $695/mth. 250-567-4430

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting.

Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

Silvermill Apartments Secure quiet apartments VACANCY

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

2 bdrm apartment for rent available Sept 1st 250-5708439 BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

Misc. Wanted

* Balconies * Landscaped View * Cablevision Available

250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080

Recreational/Sale

2001 - 38ft Alfa-Gold 5th Wheel set up in nice R.V. Park in Yuma.

Auctions

It is a triple axle, has 3 slides, awnings and shades. Solid oak cabinets throughout, convection/microwave, 2 refrigerators and shower.

Auctions

Real Estate Houses For Sale

AUCTION SALE

Please help us.

SOLD

AUCTION SALE

COYOTE TRANSPORT LTD. SAT Sept 6, 2014

3 BED, 2 bath home in family oriented neighbourhood. Approximately 1200 sq.ft. with full concrete crawlspace. Spacious kitchen and living room. Newly renovated ensuite. Fully fenced yard. 2 minute walk to park.

Quiet neighbourhood. $239,900 (250)570-2709 Taylor

NO SMOKING - NO PETS

Recreational/Sale

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

(privacy assured)

No wonder so many people with CF stop breathing in their early 30s.

$695 - $725

Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030

Will buy unwanted gold & silver, coins, quality watches, Rolex and placer gold. Will meet or beat any reasonable competitors rate, local buyer.

250-612-1828, Prince George.

$725 - $755

Large 1 Bdrm from

250-567-4208

STEEL BUILDINGS steel buildings. “steel overstock sale!� 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Large 2 Bdrm from

Breathe through a straw for 60 seconds.

That’s what breathing is like with cystic fibrosis.

Being sold completely furnished with all appliances, linens, dishes, everything including outdoor beverage fridge, patio furniture, storage shed and exercise equipment.

JAKE SILBERBERGER SAT, Sept 13, 2014 Call Henry

ALL WEST AUCTIONS 250-567-4842

We have lots of pictures for you to view.

Asking price $17,000.

Call 567-4307 evenings.

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Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Pam Berger Publisher 150 W. Columbia St Box 1007, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0

Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, gravel sales, general hauling, foundations, water & sewer lines and snow removal.

FRANK TEICHROEB 3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 567-2029

ADVERTISING Serving Fort St. James and area since 1972 Pam Berger Publisher

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INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

250-567-5888

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Pam Berger Publisher

250-996-8482

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to make a few minor changes to your original plan, but other than those minor adjustments there is nothing standing in your way this week.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Home improvement projects continue to pile up, Taurus.

Use this week as an opportunity to get everything in motion and on the path to completion.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A few more tweaks and your master plan will be complete, Gemini. Now you just need a few able-bodied volunteers to work with you through some of the hard labor.

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you will have an enormous sense of accomplishment when you finish a task you thought above your skill level. Always believe in yourself.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 There is little room for things other than work this week, Pisces. Now is not the time to take on new chores. Save them for later.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, once you have your mind made up, it is extremely difficult to sway your opinion. Others will try this week to get you onto their side. But you’re just not feeling it.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS AUGUST 10 Justin Theroux, Actor (43) AUGUST 11 Chris Hemsworth, Actor (31) AUGUST 12 Cara Delevingne, Model (22)

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 A small disappointment has you out of whack, Libra.

Don’t let it get to you for too long. Family members will help pull you out of a brief funk and get you on your feet.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may be ready to make some really big changes. Forge ahead with the plans you have created, and you will be glad for having done so.

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Few things can wipe away the smile on your face this week, Capricorn. You are in an eternally good mood, and your positivity is intoxicating to others around you.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a late-summer trip makes the perfect finale to a few good weeks of recreation. A little adventure is in your future, so make the most of this opportunity.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, whether you have been lucky or unlucky in love as of late, this is the week for some romantic surprises.

Your entire perspective could be turned on its head.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Financial issues come to the forefront of a relationship, Sagittarius. Keep arguments from escalating by being open and honest about all purchases. Things can be worked out together.

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